By guest blog writer David Walrath for A Room for Pilates
The first mountain I climbed was Mt. Hood in Oregon with the Mazamas in July, 1968 on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the club. I still remember shivering in my sleeping bag for...

By David Walrath guest blog writer for A Room For Pilates Studio
I have practiced and taught yoga for over 40 years. I attended Pilates mat classes for many years augmenting my yoga practice. And I noticed that I was losing some flexibility in my back...

By David Walrath guest blog writer for A Room For Pilates Studio
Pilates is an exceptional form of exercise that can strengthen the core (torso) so that you learn to move with increased flexibility and balance.
By strengthening the abdominal muscles the lower back can...

By David Walrath guest blog writer for A Room For Pilates Studio
Pilates and bike riding go hand in hand. All of the muscles in the body are involved in biking riding. Pilates can specifically target muscles so that all your muscles work together so that...

In the photos below I am demonstrating the introductory Wunda Chair move called the "Cat Stretch" at "A Room For Pilates Studio" in Sebastopol, CA.:
--Start out by kneeling facing forward on the Pilates Wunda Chair and extend your arms up over your head and inhale air as...